DR3 Fastpitch Blog
Class of 2024, @_whitneyboone from North Carolina! She came down to Georgia today for a 2 hour private session. She’s been an online member for the last month and is dominating in her highschool season right now
We zoned in on fine tuning movement patterns & focusing on energy...
As a parent, it's natural to have concerns about your child's experience on a youth sports team, including their involvement in a softball team. Whether it's related to playing time, team dynamics, coaching style, or any other matter, effective communication with the head coach can help address...
As a parent, it's natural to have concerns about your child's experience on a youth sports team, including their involvement in a softball team. Whether it's related to playing time, team dynamics, coaching style, or any other matter, effective communication with the head coach can help address...
As coaches, we should strive to empower our players and help them develop into leaders both on and off the field. This means giving them responsibilities, encouraging them to take ownership of their performance, and modeling good leadership ourselves.
When we empower our players, we create a team...
Coaches have the responsibility of motivating and supporting all their players, not just the starters. When players aren't getting as much playing time as they want, it can be demotivating and frustrating for them. As a coach, you can help motivate these players by setting clear goals and...
Players often have high expectations of themselves, especially when it comes to playing time. They may believe that their hard work and dedication will automatically lead to more playing time. However, it's important to help your players understand that playing time is not just based on...
Playing time is a crucial issue for all players, parents, and coaches. However, coaches face the challenge of balancing playing time with the need to win games. As a coach, it's important to communicate your playing time decisions with your players and their parents. Being transparent with your...
Dear Players, Parents, and Coaches,
Fastpitch Softball is an excellent sport for young girls, offering numerous physical, mental, and social benefits. It provides a fun and engaging way for girls to develop teamwork skills, self-confidence, and leadership abilities while improving their physical...
Struggling to stay focused during games? Check out these goal-setting tips to improve your mental game! Download our free paper on the importance of mental toughness in fastpitch softball at https://www.dr3fastpitch.com/mental-toughness
Here are some ways that emotional support can benefit a pitcher:
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Reducing Stress: Softball pitching can be a high-pressure activity, and having a supportive parent can help to reduce the stress that comes with it. When a pitcher feels like their parent is on their side and rooting for them, it...
